For Sale: 1962 Porsche 356B in Costa Mesa, California

1962 Porsche 356B Super Cabriolet - Project

This 1962 Porsche 356B T6 Super Cabriolet, VIN 155736 was completed on October 5, 1961, the original color combination was Oslo Blue with Red leather interior, is a complete car with its original engine and transmission per Porsche Kardex. The floor pans and battery box are original and solid.

Initially distributed by Competition Motors in Hollywood, California, and delivered to the first owner in Pacific Palisades, California. This 356 Cabriolet offers the buyer many options, from returning it to pristine, original condition, making it a daily driver, or building an Outlaw. It's a complete 356, needing cosmetic and mechanical restoration, basically a clean slate for a new owner to take it to a new level.

The matching air-cooled, flat-four Super 1600cc engine (Type 616/2) produces 75 HP @ 5000 rpm with 87 lb. ft. of torque @ 5,000 rpm. This 356 is not currently running and driving. However, the engine was run on an engine stand and a video was made. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission (Type 741) with a four-wheel drum braking system. Complete with jack, Porsche Kardex, and boot cover. A great opportunity to acquire a matching number factory Super 356B Cabriolet originally finished in a rare color combination of Oslo Blue with Red leather interior!